July 18, 1994 - Journal of Regular Council Meeting 

 

CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

RHODE ISLAND

JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY

JULY 18, 1994

8:00 P.M.

____________________________________________________________________________

 

The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Monday, July 18, 1994, and is called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Rolland R. Grant.

 

Present           Rolland R. Grant  Mayor  )

                       Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.        )

                       Gerald R. Lynch               )  Council Members

                       Norman J. Miranda          )

                       Robert D. Sullivan           )

 

                       Paul E. Lemont               )  City Manager

                       William J. Conley, Jr.      )  City Solicitor

                       Valerie A. Perry              )  City Clerk

 

(Kim Moitoza, Woods Reporting, 20 Fifth Street, Providence, Rhode Island, is present to record the proceedings of the public hearings)

 

Invocation is given by Mayor Rolland R. Grant.

 

Salute to the Flag is led by Councilman Norman J. Miranda.

 

TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR

On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.

 

CC ITEMS

 

Coastal Resources Management Council - Temporary Assent

By Grover J. Fugate, Executive Director

Assent No. #A94-5-113

Requesting to construct and maintain temporary repairs/maintenance to a private residential recreational boating facility, located at Bullocks Cove, 46 Beach Point Drive.  (Antonio Cotta)

 

Received as information.

 

Coastal Resources Management Council

By  Grover J. Fugate, Executive Director

Assent No.  A94-5-148

Requesting to construct and maintain temporary repairs/maintenance to a private residential recreational boating facility, located at 102 Riverside Drive, Bullocks Cove.  (Raymond and Barbara Anderson)

 

Received as information.

 

Coastal Resources Management Council - CORRECTED

Temporary Assent

By Grover J. Fugate, Executive Director

Assent No. #A94-5-147

Requesting to construct and maintain temporary repairs/maintenance to a private residential recreational boating facility, located at 110 Riverside Drive.  (Raymond and Barbara Anderson)

 

Received as information.

 

Coastal Resources Management Council

By Grover J. Fugate, Executive Director

File No. 94-6-192

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT: Requesting to construct 10' x 11' porch and 10' x 12' patio; located at 1169 Bullocks Point Avenue.  (Mark A & Deanne G. Shaw)

 

Received as information.

 

Coastal Resources Management Council

By Grover J. Fugate, Executive Director

File No. 94-6-138

Requesting to repair/maintenance to existing timber retaining wall; minor loaming and seeding; located at Plat 18, Lot 7; 11 Jackson Avenue.  (Manuel & Estelle Vincent)

 

Received as information.

 

Coastal Resources Management Council

By Grover J. Fugate, Executive Director

File No. M94-5-79

Requesting for maintenance improvements to existing steel bulkhead located; Waterfront Terminal on Providence River, Plat 210, Lot 8.  (Mobil Oil Refining Corp)

 

Received as information.

 

Coastal Resources Management Council

By Grover J. Fugate, Executive Director

File No. 94-6-1

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT --Regrade stockpiled soil/fill, restore grade to pre-existing conditions located; Plat Map 203, Block 1, Parcel 4; 300 Bourne Avenue.  (Ocean State Steel, Inc.)

 

Received as information.

 

Coastal Resources Management Council - TEMPORARY ASSENT

By Grover J. Fugate, Executive Director

File No. 94-5-115 - Assent No. A94-5-115

Edward Guay requesting to construct and maintain temporary repairs/maintenance to a private residential recreational boating facility located at 260 Riverside Drive.  (Edward Guay)

 

Received as information.

 

Thomas S. Brachko, MPA, Cerritos, CA

Requesting support for Resolutions known as the Language for All Peoples Initiative.

 

Received as information.

 

Cancellations/Abatements

City Assessor requesting cancellation of taxes as follows:

  Year                   Amount

  1992               $      10.18

  1994                26,864.60

 

Accepted.

 

Sunday/Holiday Sales

Applicant        - Kim Buckett

dba                - Bucketts, Bagles & Breads, etc.

Location         - 265 Bullocks Point Avenue

Subject to approvals from:

Police Chief, Building Inspector, Health Inspector

 

Granted, subject to all approvals.

 

PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS & INTRODUCTIONS

Presentation of United Way Achievement Award to the City Manager by Al Baldera, Donor Services Account Manager. 

 

Accepted.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

ORDINANCE - Advertised Prov. Journal July 1, 7, 14, 1994

 

1. *     AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING", which amends Section I. 19-1. entitled "Definitions.",  Front Lot  Line

 

Section II. Section 19-1. entitled "Definitions." is amended by changing the below listed definitions:

 

Lot Depth

(a) Lot Line, front or front lot line

(b) Lot Line, rear or rear lot line

(c) Lot Line, side or side lot line

 

Lot width

 

Section III. Subsections (a) (b) of Section 19-136. entitled "Minimum setback measurements."

Section IV. Subsection (b) of Section 19-138. entitled "Side yards."

Section V. Subsections (b) (c) of Section 19-140. entitled "Measurements."

Section VI. Section 19-141. entitled "Corner lots and through lots.", (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

Section VII. Section 19-142. entitled "Determination of uncertain locations."

Section VIII. Subsection (b) of Section 19-144. entitled "Accessory buildings and structures."

 

(Requested by Planning Board)

 

The above-entitled ordinance, referred to this time and place for a public

hearing and consideration of final passage, is called for hearing.

 

There are no persons present who wish to be heard.

 

On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, said ordinance is adopted.

 

ORDINANCES - Final Passage - (Given first passage June 20, 1994 Advertised - Providence Journal - June 23, 1994)

 

2. **     AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS.", which amends Section 8-66 entitled "Amusements generally," by adding:

 

(14) Theatrical performances:

(a) Nonprofit/Charitable Organizations - Free

(b) All Others                 $25.00 per day

 

(Requested by City Clerk)

CHAPTER NO. 311         

 

The above-entitled ordinance, referred to this time and place for a public hearing and consideration of final passage, is called for hearing.

 

There are no persons present who wish to be heard.

 

On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, said ordinance is adopted.

 

 

3. **     AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES.", which amends Section I. Section 9.3 entitled "Disorderly or indecent conduct.", (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)

 

Section II. The title of Section 9-10. is amended to read as follows:

 

Section 9-10. Property damage generally; obstruction of lawful pursuits.

 

Section III. Section 9-10. is amended by adding thereto the following: (6) & (7)

 

(Requested by Councilman Robert D. Sullivan)

CHAPTER NO. 312

 

The above-entitled ordinance, referred to this time and place for a public hearing and consideration of final passage, is called for hearing.

 

There are no persons present who wish to be heard.

 

On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Larisa and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, said ordinance is adopted.

 

4. **     AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Article X entitled "Stopping, Standing and Parking.", Subsection 18-311 entitled "Same--Sixty minutes.", is amended by adding thereto the following:

 

Vincent Avenue (north side), from a point 180 feet west of Pawtucket Avenue westerly for a distance of 100 feet between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.

 

(Requested by Director of Public Works)

CHAPTER NO. 313         

 

The above-entitled ordinance, referred to this time and place for a public hearing and consideration of final passage, is called for hearing.

 

There are no persons present who wish to be heard.

 

On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, said ordinance is adopted.

 

5. **     AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Section 18-269 entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required.", by adding thereto the following:

 

     Riley Drive (northbound traffic) at its intersection with Garden Drive

     Riley Drive (southbound traffic) at its intersection with Madeline Drive

 

(Requested by Director of Public Works)

CHAPTER NO. 314         

 

The above-entitled ordinance, referred to this time and place for a public hearing and consideration of final passage, is called for hearing.

 

There are no persons present who wish to be heard.

 

On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Miranda and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, said ordinance is adopted.

 

CITY COUNCIL SITTING AS LICENSING COMMISSIONERS

 

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE - Class B-Limited (Victualer)

Applicant        - Two Dad's Incorporated

dba                - Carousel Family Restaurant

Location         - 656 Bullocks Point Avenue

 

Subject to approvals from:

Police Chief, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector

 

Russell Bettencourt, 12 Flint Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and William Hagy, 44 Deborah Road, Warwick, Rhode Island, are present and sworn. 

 

Unanimously approved on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, subject to all approvals on motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Larisa.

 

Victualling - Class 1/Over 50

Applicant        - Two Dad's Incorporated

dba                - Carousel Family Restaurant

Location         - 656 Bullocks Point Avenue

 

Subject to approvals from:

Police Chief, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector's

 

Unanimously approved on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting on motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Miranda. 

 

Roll-call vote as follows:

     Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.            Aye

     Gerald R. Lynch                  Aye

     Norman J. Miranda             Aye

     Robert D. Sullivan               Aye

     Rolland R. Grant    Mayor   Aye

Motion passes 5-0.

 

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE - Class B-Full Privilege (Victualer)

Applicant        - Rosegarden Restaurant

                         Gregory A. Rose

Location         - 579 Warren Avenue

 

Subject to approvals from:

Police Chief, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector's Mrs. Sylvia, a resident of Cranston, owning property at 559 Warren Avenue, is present and sworn.  Mrs. Sylvia states that she is present to object to the license.

 

Gregory Rose, 9B Grove Avenue, is present and sworn. 

Mr. Rose states that he is withdrawing his application and will reapply for a Class B Limited license.  Motion to defer to the next meeting is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded By Mr. Larisa, and voted unanimously on a roll-call vote.  Roll-call vote as follows:

 

     Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.            Aye

     Gerald R. Lynch                  Aye

     Norman J. Miranda             Aye

     Robert D. Sullivan               Aye

     Rolland R. Grant   Mayor    Aye

Motion passes 5-0.

 

Letter of Objection/Petition - Residents

By Raymond A. Cardillo, 559 Warren Avenue  Apt #1

Re:  Requesting to address the Council regarding the Alcoholic Beverage license for Rosegarden Restaurant.

 

Received as information.

 

Carnival - July 27-31, 1994

Applicant        - East Providence Kiwanis Club c/o Forrest Leland

Location         - Corner New Road/Newport Avenue

 

Subject to approvals from:

Police Chief, Building Inspector, Fire Marshall, and Electrical Inspector

 

The following are present and sworn and speak on the license:

 

     Forrest Leland, 9 Westwood Lane, Barrington, Rhode Island

     Robert L. Bernstein, 45 Cul de Sac Way, East Providence, Rhode Island

 

The Council enters into a lengthy discussion about the license.  Mr. Lynch states his objections because of the locality on Newport Avenue, saying it is too dangerous because of the heavy flow of traffic.

 

At the request of the Council, Chief Winquist speaks on the license.  He says he has reservations about the problems of people crossing Newport Avenue and the parking situation, and the carnival would need two police officers for traffic control, as well as others for the grounds.

 

After further discussion, motion is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, to deny the license.  Roll-vote follows:

 

     Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.            Aye

     Gerald R. Lynch                  Nay

     Norman J. Miranda             Nay

     Robert D. Sullivan               Nay

     Rolland R. Grant   Mayor    Nay

Motion is defeated on a 1-4 vote.

 

Motion is made by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Larisa, to grant the license with all stipulations, including the Clean-up bond, the required number of police officers, Building Inspector, Fire Marshall, and Electrical Inspector approvals.  Roll-call vote as follows:

 

     Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.            Aye

     Gerald R. Lynch                   Nay

     Norman J. Miranda               Aye

     Robert D. Sullivan                Aye

     Rolland R. Grant    Mayor    Aye

 

Motion passes 4-1.

 

Video - Sunday Included

Applicant        - Vartan Arslanian

dba                - Athens Pizza

Location         - 2830 Pawtucket Avenue

 

Subjects to approval from:

Police Chief, Building Inspector, Zoning Officer

 

Vartan Arslanian, 56 Cranberry Terrace, Cranston, Rhode Island, is present and sworn.

 

Council consent is given for comment.

 

Olga Santos, 37 Sumach Avenue, is present and sworn. 

She speaks on her objections to the license, stating that it will become a hang-out for young people.  After further Council discussion, motion is made by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Miranda, to deny the license. 

 

Roll-call vote as follows:

 

     Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.            Nay

     Gerald R. Lynch                  Aye

     Norman J. Miranda             Aye

     Robert D. Sullivan               Aye

     Rolland R. Grant    Mayor   Aye

Motion passes 4-1.

 

Pool Tables (2 Units)/Sunday Included

Applicant        - Vartan Arslanian

dba                - Athens Pizza

Location         - 2830 Pawtucket Avenue

 

Motion is made by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Larisa,

to deny. 

Roll-call vote as follows:

 

     Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.            Aye

     Gerald R. Lynch                   Nay

     Norman J. Miranda              Aye

     Robert D. Sullivan                Aye

     Rolland R. Grant Mayor       Aye

Motion passes 4-1.

 

Metting is recessed at 9:20 P.M. and reconvenes at 9:30 P.M. with all Council members present.

 

LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL

RECEPTION OF PETITIONS

 

William Merandi, 15 Chedell Avenue

Requesting Tax Abatement

 

Mr. Lemont states that the matter has been completed.

   

William J. Michael, Jr., 44 Ivan Avenue

Requesting to address the Council on poor drainage at Intersection of Dover and Ivan Avenues.  Brook overflows causing water in basement and yard.

 

William J. Michael, Jr., 44 Ivan Avenue, is present and sworn.  Mr. Michael states that he is representing his neighbors and speaks on the drainage problem in the area.  After discussion, Mr. Larisa asks Julia Forgue to report back at the next meeting and make every effort to alleviate the problem in the future.

 

East Providence Coalition

By Ken Schneider, President

Re:  Requesting to address the Council on property clean-up - Ocean State Steel, 300 Bourne Avenue

 

Ken Schneider, 33 Edward Avenue, addresses the Council about the Ocean State Steel Consent Agreement.  He asks the City to contact the D.E.M. and C.R.M.C. to let them know of their disapproval and concern about the clean up of the site.

 

Mr. Larisa says he would propose the Council draft a resolution for D.E.M. to order this hazardous waste site be cleaned up, with the polluters to pay for the clean up.  After further discussion, motion is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, to send a resolution urging the D.E.M. to require remediation of the known hazardous waste site at Ocean State Steel.  Motion passes unanimously on a roll-call vote.

 

CITY MANAGER

 

"Corporate Authority" Re:  Negotiations with Steelworkers, Firefighters, Professional & Technical Employees and Department Heads

 

At the request of Mr. Lemont, the Council agrees to go into Closed Session at the end of this meeting's agenda to discuss Corporate Authority and negotiations.

 

Mr. Lemont speaks on the Carousel collage, done by local artist, Tom Lynch.  He says prints will be available for $85 each.

 

CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS

 

Department of Public Works

By Julia Forgue, Director of Public Works

Recommending release of performance bond for North Glenrose Plat.

 

It is voted unanimously to release the bond on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Sullivan.

 

CLAIMS COMMITTEE

On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, the Claims Committee Report is unanimously accepted.

      (See Council file for full report)

 

COUNCILMEN

 

(By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)

Budget and the Economy - City and State

Mayor Grant thanks the people who worked so hard at the State House for getting the City and School aid.

 

(By Councilman Robert D. Sullivan)

1.     Political Signs

Mr. Sullivan asks that Sheila Stringfellow send out a letter to all candidates, asking them to sign a "gentlemen's agreement", in which they will pledge not to put up political signs or pass out literature at the polls.  Mr. Larisa says he supports Mr. Sullivan's idea because he did not say he was proposing a ban on political signs or political literature, and the Council would have no objection to telling candidates that they can enter into a "gentlemen's agreement" if they wish to do so.  He goes on to say that a ban on political signs shows the power of the incumbency, and it is a step in protecting the incumbent.  He says he does not want to prohibit or interfere with the right of his opponent to put up as many signs or pass out as much literature as he wants, in order to get his name out to the community.  He says he has no

problem with Mrs. Stringfellow sending out the letter.

 

2.     Public Safety - Police Commendations

Mr. Sullivan speaks on the recent murder in the Riverside section of the City, and presents a commendation to the Police Chief for the police work done on the case.

 

(By Councilman Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)

Charter Amendment establishing professional qualifications of City Manager

Mr. Larisa says the present qualifications limit us to an inadequate Manager. 

He says his proposal is a compromise of his original proposal, in that it will not be necessary for future applicants to have experience as a City Manager. 

Mr. Larisa reads the proposed amendment and puts it in the form of a motion and asks that it be placed on the ballot in November.

 

The City Manager shall be chosen by the Council, solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications, with special reference to prior experience in, or knowledge of, accepted practice with respect to the duties of the office as hereinafter set forth.  In addition, the City Manager shall be a graduate of an accredited four year college or university, with a Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. 

 

The City Manager shall have at least three years of actual experience in a management level position in either the public or private sector.  Such experience must include positions with responsibility in any of the following areas: Finance, Planning, Personnel, Public Works, Public Safety, Economic Development, or their equivalent. At the time of appointment, the City Manager need not be a resident of the City or State, but during the tenure of office, the City Manager shall reside within the City.

 

Mr. Lynch seconds the motion.

 

After receiving Council consent, Mark A. Manchino, 161 Mercer Street, is sworn in and addresses the Council on the issue.

 

Mr. Conley says because we are a Home Rule Charter City, we do not need legislative approval for the proposed Charter amendment.  He informs the Council that the Secretary of State's Office will need the Certified Resolution by September 16, 1994 with the wording to be placed on the Ballot.  He suggests that the language be approved tonight and the Resolution formally appear on the August docket for approval.

 

Mr. Larisa and Mr. Lynch amend the motion to include the resolution.

 

Peter Midgley, 78 Smith Street, is present and sworn and also addresses the Council on the issue.  Mr. Midgley asks Mr. Larisa to amend his motion to include a Business Management degree.  Mr. Larisa says that the wording "related field" would take care of this.

 

Harold L. Gerstein, 12 Rhodes Avenue, is present and sworn.  He says all of this discussion is out of order.

 

Roll-call vote is taken on the motion, which passes unanimously.

 

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES

 

The following ordinances, if given first passage, can be referred to the next regular Council meeting, to be held August 15, 1994, for hearing and consideration of final passage).

 

1.*     AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Section 18-269 entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required.", by adding thereto the following:

 

  Circle Street (southbound traffic) at its intersection with Ferris Avenue.

 

(Requested by Director of Public Works)

 

The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, is given first passage and referred to the next

regular Council meeting to be held August 15, 1994, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.

 

2. *     AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "FIRE PREVENTION.", which amends Section 5-1. entitled "Fire code adopted."

 

(Requested by Fire Chief)

 

The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, is given first passage and referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held August 15, 1994, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.          

 

3. *     AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION.", by adding thereto the following:

 

       DIVISION 12. BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION

 

Section 195.6 Establishment

Section 195.7 Appointment and Term

Section 195.8 Election of Officers, Rules, Records and Reports

Section 195.9 Meetings

Section 195.10 Duties of Officers (a) (b)

Section 195.11 Powers and Duties Generally (a) (b) (c)(d) (e)

 

The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, is given first passage and referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held August 15, 1994, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.

 

4. *     AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Article X entitled "Stopping, Standing and Parking.", Subsection 18-307 entitled "Parking prohibited at all times.", by adding thereto the following:

 

   Dorr Avenue (south side), from Smith Street westerly for a distance of 150 feet.

 

(Requested by Director of Public Works)

 

The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, is given first passage and referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held August 15, 1994, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.

 

5. *     AN ORDINANCEINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC." which amends Section I. Section 18-247 entitled "Designation of one-way streets." by deleting therefrom the following:

 

Alice Street (westbound) from Taunton Ave. to James St.

Section II. Section 18-247 entitled "Designation of one-way streets." by adding thereto the following:

 

Alice St. (eastbound) from James St. to Taunton Avenue

 

(Requested by Councilman Norman J. Miranda)

 

The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and on motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, is deferred.

 

 

6. *     AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Article IX entitled "Stop Intersections", Subsection 18-269 entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required.", by adding thereto the following:

 

  Benedict Street (eastbound and westbound traffic) at its intersection with Palmer Avenue

 

(Requested by Councilman Robert D. Sullivan)

 

The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, is given first passage and referred to the next

regular Council meeting, to be held on August 15, 1994, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.

 

7. *     AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS.",  which amends Section I. Section 4-43. entitled "violations of this article; penalties;

remedies deemed cumulative."

 

The Above-entitled ordinance, is introduced and on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, is given first passage and referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held on August 15, 1994, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.

 

8. *     AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Article X entitled "Stopping, Standing and Parking.", Subsection 18-307 entitled "Parking prohibited at all times.", by adding thereto the following:

 

Earl Avenue (west side) from a distance of 35 feet to dead end starting from the property line northerly at 203 Earl Avenue.

 

(Requested by Councilman Robert D. Sullivan)

 

The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, is given first passage and referred to the next regular Council meeting, to be held on August 15, 1994. for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.

 

9. *     AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Article IX entitled "Stop Intersections", Subsection 18-269 entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required.", by adding thereto the following:

 

  Burrough Street (northbound and southbound traffic) at its intersection with Mayflower Street.

 

(Requested by Mayor Rolland R. Grant)

 

The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a  unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, is given first passage and referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held on August 15, 1994, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.

 

APPOINTMENTS

(By Councilman Robert D. Sullivan)

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

Sarah Foskett            868 Bullocks Point Avenue 02915

 

On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted to appoint Sarah Foskett to the above

Board.

 

(By Councilman Norman J. Miranda)

Building Board of Appeals

Albert Bruno     40 Pleasant Street, Dayville, CT 06241

 

On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to appoint Albert Bruno to the above Board. 

 

Roll-call vote as follows:

 

     Rolland R. Grant  Mayor       Aye

     Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.             Aye

     Gerald R. Lynch                   Aye

     Norman J. Miranda              Aye

     Robert D. Sullivan                Aye

Motion passes 5-0.

 

(By Councilman Gerald R. Lynch)

Historic Properties and Study Commission

Claudette Field          1474 Pawtucket Avenue  02916

Term to expire 07-18-97

 

On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa, it is unanimously voted to appoint Claudette Field to the above Commission.

 

Minimum Property Standards Board of Review

John Rose                11 Taylor Drive (02916)

Term to expire 07-18-2000

 

Unanimously voted to appoint John Rose to the above Board on motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan.

 

Meeting is recessed at 11:33 P.M. and goes into Executive Session on motion by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and voted 5-0.

 

(CLOSED SESSION) See separate folder.

 

The meeting resumes in Open Session at 11:41 P.M. and is adjourned at 11:41 P.M.

 

Attest:

 

 

 

Valerie A. Perry

City Clerk

 

Approved:___________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

July 18, 1994 - Journal of Regular Council Meeting
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